People's Store

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

People's Store

Entry/Object ID

2021.57.25

Description

Street-level facade of the People's Store. Upper level obscured by a leafy tree. "Oleomargerine sold here" sign visible in a sidelight window. A broom, ladder and what may be a kitchen range and agricultural machine on view on the sidewalk. The sidewalk is paved with two hitching posts by the curb. Advertising murals are partially visible on the side of the brick building. Photo is printed on Kodak Velox Paper and has "25" and "D.D." written on the back.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

L.W. Mc Donald's People's Store/Gerber Building

Context

This building was significantly restored in the 1990s and still houses retail businesses. See the "People's Store" organizational profile for more details.

Collection

Buildings: Commercial

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.57

Source or Donor

Peterson, Erik

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Location

Box

025 Saugatuck Douglas Commercial History

Create Date

September 3, 2021

Update Date

October 22, 2023